2005 BMW Z4 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 BMW Z4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW Z4 (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 BMW Z4.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW Z4 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW Z4 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
